KEYSTONE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMK
Electronics, a division of SMK
Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of remote
controls and consumer electronics accessories, today announced that it
will showcase an array of new OEM remote control solutions, user
interface options and wireless connectivity technologies during this
week’s CableLabs Summer Conference. The Conference, to be held August 3rd
through the 6th in Keystone Colorado, is open only to
registered cable operators and participating technology vendors.

"Integrating the latest wireless technologies, cable remote controls
from SMK offer some of the most advanced interface options in the
industry,” said Paul Evans, President SMK Electronics Corporation. “A
featured vendor at this week’s CableLabs Summer Conference, SMK is
pleased to be showcasing several new solutions including Cloud-Based
Voice Command, multi-axis Motion Sensing and Pointing-enabled remote
controls.

“SMK produces 70 million remote controls annually, from simple DTA,
basic IR and RF models to advanced remotes with innovative Motion,
Pointing and Voice Command options,” continued Mr. Evans. “Supported by
eight ISO factories and thirty sales offices across North and South
America, Europe and Asia, our PayTV remote control solutions are
uniquely positioned to reduce development time and costs, while
optimizing features that enrich the subscriber’s engagement with
emerging digital television products and services.”

Advanced Set-Top Remote Controls

Designed to enhance control of Digital Television Services, remote
controls from SMK utilize advanced wireless technologies to provide
solutions positioned on the leading edge of industry innovation, with
options including:

Navigation and Control

Wireless Technologies

Voice Command

Motion-Sensing (multi-axis)

Gesture-based control

Touchpad Navigation

“Hall Effect” Joystick

Voice command

Bluetooth® Smart

Bluetooth® Low Energy

Wi-Fi Direct®

ZigBee® (RF4CE)

Radio Frequency (RF)

Infrared (IR)

Near Field Communication (NFC)

SMK
Electronics is the U.S. division of SMK
Corporation, a world leader in the design, development and
manufacture of OEM remote controls, with global production of greater
than 70 million units annually. With local Research & Development
operations in San Diego, California, its factory in Tijuana, Mexico, and
in coordination with its worldwide R&D Centers and global factories, SMK
Electronics is uniquely positioned to provide the Pay TV industry with
remote control solutions that support rich media, interactive content
and advanced television features. For more information, visit www.smkusa.com.

CableLabs® is a registered trademark of CableLabs. Wi-Fi
Direct® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. Bluetooth® and
Bluetooth Smart are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ZigBee® is a
registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance. All other trademarks are
properties of their respective owners.